I love my Jag
Love my Jag on 06/05/2009
Performance: 4
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 4
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 4
Reliability: 4
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 4
I bought my used Jag with 40000 miles in April 2009. Since then a few minor repairs, nothing crazy, but the ride and the looks are all worth it. Hitting 80 mph is too easy - watch out for the police because I have been at 105mph several times, turning heads is easy with this car.
Not The 80's Jag Nightmare
Nice Little Cat on 12/16/2008
Performance: 4
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 3
Fun To Drive: 4
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 4
Reliability: 4
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 4
I just bought this car pre-owned for my fiance and despite my objections being a previous Jag owner (1995 XJ8) that was junk, the S-type seems to be a much needed improvement. Nicely laid out inside & out, runs well, but compared to my BMW 528i, the gas mileage on the Jag for a V6 is horrible. Handles well for such a heavy car and picks up nice on the highway. Currently has 85000 miles and looks brand new inside and out! Compliments have been incredible and common. Certainly a car for somebody looking for something different. I'm hoping the Ford influence pays off on this higher mileage Jag. Looks like we paid 3 times more then what we did, the neighbors are very jealous!
Great Automobile!
mjmcdaniel on 09/16/2008
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
I am thinking of buying a new car, however, I hate to give this one up! It has been one of the best cars that I have ever owned. I have had absolutely no trouble with it at all. I have kept it serviced and have never had to have any repair work done.
Love it! Tons of fun!!
Jag Man on 06/02/2008
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
I have the 4.0L and it is awesome. It has a beautiful black interior and a captivating silver exterior. It turns heads everywhere and people think we are rich. With the right gas it gets 28 mpg with its nearly 300 hp. The quality is incredible and it feels like an extension of your body.
2002 S Type
BLONDDIE66 on 05/03/2008
Performance: 4
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
I purchased my 2002 in 2005 with 29K miles. This was my 3rd Jaguar over a 25 year driving history. The 2 previous Jaguars (XJ6) had been purchased in the late 80s/early 90s (used) were nightmares. I owned 3 SUVs after the XJ6s. My S Type has given me few problems. It needed a tune up (1 coil pack went bad) after 100K miles, a couple of cracked vacuum lines and a cracked radiator overflow tank. I love the car, but I drive it like I drove my SUVs and it takes it. You can't beat the interior luxury and the sylish exterior. I bought the Euro mesh grill on Ebay to update it. It's 6 years old now and people give me compliments about it all the time.
Love my Jag
Lorna on 01/10/2008
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
I love owning my Jaguar. Not only is it stylish to drive but it's also safe and comfortable to be in. Also, most drivers on the road are careful driving behind me and next to me because they would hate to pay for any damages incurred so that's a plus also.
2002 S-Type 4.0
Jim on 06/29/2007
Performance: 4
Comfort: 3
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 3
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 5
Very fun car to drive. Limited interior space. It has been a very reliable car with over 75,000 miles since new the only maintenance has been regular service a new battery and 1 ignition coil (covered under warranty).
4.0 S-Type Sport
jag man on 04/15/2007
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
The best car I have ever owned.. Prestige and sportiness in one package. The interior leather has held up excellent. Paint, fit and finish are superb. I receive comments all the time about this Jag. Only complaint is the smallish trunk and soft brakes. The car has been very reliable. Had valve cover leaking, covered under warranty. The car is very fast, smooth, drives like a bimmer in sport mode. Sure to be a classic.
Wonderful Car!! 2002 Best Year Yet!!
katee314 on 03/02/2007
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 5
I have had my Jaguar for about 22 months. It has been excellent to drive and thrill to ride in. Interior should be a little more roomier in the rear. I love the memory seats and dual temperature settings. Not to mention the heated seats are wonderful. I do wish it had remote starting. I agree it is the best looking car I have seen. Even for the newer model cars for 2006/2007.
Jag S type
mjde on 10/05/2005
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 5
This is my second S-Type, and it has performed perfectly as both a long- distance and commuting (30 miles each way) car. Fun to drive, safe, decent mileage (19.5 city, 25 highway) and great looks. Used great split rear seats and large trunk to carry guitars, cooler, suitcases for road trips.
I love this car!
Gordon on 08/08/2005
Performance: 4
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
Before I bought the car, I've heard a lot of horror stories about Jags, but after seeing so many positive JD Power reviews, I decided to buy the S-Type. I've always loved its elegant styling and the sexy lines, and I still think this is the best looking car out there. The S-Type has been extremely reliable, the signal light bult went out twice, but it's really no big deal, dealer took care of it for me (Got Certified used, 6 yr/100,000 mile warranty). The interior is very nice, the leather still looks and smell new. Although it's a bit harder because I do have the optional sports package. After driving the car for 6 months, I still get a big smile whenever I see the car!
What a car
Bill Weigold on 08/25/2004
Performance: 5
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 3
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 5
I've had this car for about 6 weeks
and if your looking for something
different, then this is the car. I've
been driving a Toyota Avalon and was
looking to upgrade. But although the
styles of the various cars were
different from the outside, once I sat
in them, it was just another Avalon -
and the Avalon was a great car. This
really moves down the highway and you
need to be careful because at 80, you
feel as if your no moving as the ride
is so smooth. It's great on turns as
if it was hugging the road and
although I didn't rate the gas mileage
very high, I've been getting around 21
to 22 miles per gallon. It's a great
car if you want to be noticed.
A Love and Hate Relationship
Imuniq on 02/01/2004
Performance: 4
Comfort: 3
Fuel Economy: 2
Fun To Drive: 4
Interior Design: 3
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 3
Reliability: 4
Comfort Rating: 3
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 3
Reliability Rating: 4
I like this car because it's very
stylish, but it's not very practical
for daily use. The trunk is too small
to be useful, and the gas tank is too
small, especially for the hungry V8
engine (I have to fill up almost every
3 days!). It has been very reliable
except the VERY fragile and low
foglight lenses have been breaking
every 6 months.
A Classic in Silver
Bob Varney on 06/24/2003
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 5
After two years, our outstandingly
beautiful silver S-Type remains in the
same perfect condition as the day it was
delivered to our home. (We still talk
about that.) The car continues to turn
heads and verbal compliments are common.
All the reliability Ford promised to
bring to Jaguar products appears to be
present in our car. Drives and looks
great!
Very Pleased
pdalon on 01/07/2003
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
A real "eye-catcher" and thrill to
drive.
I've never owned an automobile that
got more complements. I haven't owned
this car long enough to rate
mechanically, but I have had
absolutely no problems. Highly
recommend if you want something
everyone else isn't driving.
My test of the 2002 Jaguar S model
Jacques Brazeau on 12/01/2002
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
I have purchased this vehicle in mid summer and it is not winter and I like
every bit of it, so far. I have had a wee bit experience in snow but I have
cured the problem, by adding weight in the trunk. Remember in snow,it is
useally behind the wheel that counts.
Jaguar S-Type
Demi Hinmon on 11/20/2002
Performance: 1
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 1
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
Car has 17" Pirelli tires which cause
fairly severe steering wheel shimmy at
45-60 mph when the tires are cold.
Occasionally experience same shimmy at
45-60 mph even when tires are warm.
Repeated attempts to correct have
failed. Jaguar will not warrant the
problem because I have non-factory
chrome wheels.
I love my Jag!
Dr Nev on 06/21/2002
Performance: 4
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 3
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 4
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 3
Reliability Rating: 5
Granted, I have only owned 4 different
auto styles, but I have driven
countless others. My 2002 Jag S-Type
(3.0 V6 sport) is the most fun car I
have ever driven. I love the way it
handles and despite the smoothness of
the ride, I still can feel the road.
My only complaint is that the same as
everyone else's: Not enough interior
storage space!
Better Then Expected
fd1000 on 05/16/2002
Performance: 5
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
I just purchased a 2002 S-Type V8
Sport. So far I have been impressed
with its smooth ride, and quick
acceleration. This is the first car I
have had in a long time, that made me
say "I NEED A RADAR DETECTOR!", because
you could get in trouble with this
thing, it's fast!
Of course the greatest thing about this
car is, one, its a Jag, and two, it
turns the heads. I was three blocks
away from the dealership, just picked
up the car new, and I was already
gettin admiring looks for strolling
members of the opposite sex. THAT,
puts a smile on your face... Don't
think you would get that kind of
reaction with a 530i, or an E class.
Life is good.
Don't believe the hype
petersouth on 04/04/2002
Performance: 4
Comfort: 3
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 2
Interior Design: 1
Exterior Design: 2
Build Quality: 1
Reliability: 3
Comfort Rating: 3
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 1
Reliability Rating: 3
Purchased for girlfriend. Test drove
the Audi A6, Lexus GS300, Acura RL, and
Q45. She had to have the Jag for the
status I guess. I was very disgusted
in her decision. You get very little
vehicle for the price you pay. Paid
for the "Premium" stereo, sound quality
is marginal at best. Single
cupholder? Completely unacceptable for
a 50,000 vehicle. Seats are not that
comfortable. Sloppy transmission. Very
poor resale and , I don't care what
other reviewers have said, there are
too many cheap looking interior bits.
When comparing this car side by side
with the above mentioned, it is VERY
difficult to understand the logic in
the purchase. Must be the cat on the
hood.
Honest Review
I.K. on 03/25/2002
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
Bought the S-Type a year ago. Love the looks. Mercedes/BMW/Acura all look too plain and old to me, especially the cheap-looking interior on Beamers. S-type definitely has something exotic and different about it. Hand-carved wood/lamb leather/other interior parts are top-notch. V6 engine wishes for better performance. 240 horses aren’t adequate for the heavy body. Acceleration is quite jumpy, especially when downshifting. Very nice handling for the price of tight suspension. Had very loud clicking noise in steering wheel shaft, took it to dealership 4 times before they finally took it apart and replaced it. Overall, it's a very good vehicle and definitely the biggest head-turner for the price
Devilish Style
Design on 03/12/2002
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 5
This car looks great and handles even better. It seems like I get a compliment a day on this exciting vehicle.
Car as art ...
mozart on 03/01/2002
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
Beautiful 2001 4.0 bought at the end of the last model year. Fuel economy is good for engine size/car weight. Outstanding vehicle in every respect, especially "head-turning quotient" orignated by Warren Brown. (His summary of the S-Type: smooth, powerful, stylish -- it's car as art.) Hard to understand previous customer's so-so numerical review in light of his/her verbal praise. See to believe...
the beautiful car
boricuamuneca84 on 03/01/2002
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
It'a a really great car it makes you look and feel good
Pleasantly Surprised
Michael Reis on 02/26/2002
Performance: 5
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 4
Interior Design: 3
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 4
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 3
Reliability Rating: 5
This is my first Jag replacing my 5th Mercedes, the last being a very reliable 91' 300E. So far the build quality of this 2002 S-Type Jag and the V8 gas mileage is surprisingly good. Hope the reliability/durability hold up per current JD Power ratings.
BTW, I just changed the rear mufflers and now the V8 snarls nicely.